Veterinary Assistant

ID
2025-9908
Category
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time
Location
US-IL-Palatine

Who we are:

Rand Road Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Assistant!

 

Position Details

  • Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
  • Status: Full or part-time
  • Salary: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour based on experience 
  • Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9am - 5pm, Friday, 9am - 1pm. Part-time option: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9am - 5pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays!

Benefits Highlights

  • Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
  • Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
  • Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
  • Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Love helping pets and people—and want a predictable schedule with no weekend hours? Join our fun, dedicated team as a Veterinary Assistant!

 

Why Our Veterinary Assistants Love Rand Road Animal Hospital

  • Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
  • Opportunities to pick up extra hours when teammates are on PTO.

  • Supportive culture: Kind, respectful teammates who value growth and great medicine.

  • Variety every day: You’ll support doctors and assistants across exams, procedures, pharmacy, lab, and radiology—and jump in with Reception as needed.

What You'll Bring as a Veterinary Assistant

  • Excellent communication and a calm, caring presence

  • Strong multitasking and ability to follow instructions

  • Team-first attitude and self-starter mindset

  • Able to meet the physical demands (on your feet, stairs, lift up to 50 lbs)

  • Experience: 1+ year preferred (but all enthusiastic learners encouraged to apply)

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with patient exams, treatments, lab samples, and radiology

  • Prepare/maintain treatment areas and equipment

  • Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently

  • Communicate clearly with clients and teammates

  • Pitch in at the front desk when needed

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

  • Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
  • A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
  • Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us

 

Benefits That Have Your Back

 

Financial Benefits

  • A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
  • 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
  • 529 Savings Plan
  • Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
  • Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

  • Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
  • Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
  • Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only; after one year of service)
  • Sick Time / Paid Time Off
  • Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
  • Pet discounts on services and products
  • Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

  • Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
  • State license reimbursement
  • VTNE exam fee reimbursement
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

  • Six paid holidays (full-time only)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program

Ready to grow with a team that values kindness, professionalism, and great patient care? We can’t wait to meet you—apply today!

 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Rand Road Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

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